Foster Care Specialist

1 day ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Swiis International, Ltd. Full time
Job Opportunity
Swiis International, Ltd. is seeking experienced Social Work professionals to work as Independent Assessors on a sessional basis. This role involves conducting Skills Assessments for prospective foster carers in Southampton and surrounding areas.

**About the Role**
As an Independent Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing and preparing prospective foster carer applicants within agreed agency timescales. You will also need to attend training with Swiis and participate in Supervision with the Registered Manager during the assessment process.

**Key Responsibilities**
* Conduct assessments and prepare reports for prospective foster carers
* Attend training and supervision sessions as required
* Maintain professional relationships with foster carers and other stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and agency policies

**Requirements**
* MA/BA in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Current HCPC registration
* Experience in completing Form F assessments
* 2 years of post-qualification experience in family placement/fostering
* Prior experience of undertaking social work assessments
* Recognised professional social work qualification
* Knowledge of child care legislation and other relevant legislation/initiatives pertaining to foster care
* Willingness to work on a flexible basis, e.g., evenings and weekends
* Ability to produce high-quality assessments
* Confidence and proficiency in presenting to the agency panel
* Driving license and own transport
* Ability to work in the UK without visa restrictions

**Salary and Benefits**
* £30.00 per hour (estimated annual salary: £62,400)
* Comprehensive professional support and training
* Travel expenses covered
* Flexible working hours

**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and experienced Social Worker looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history.

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